TCGAI.PRO Larry Bird 1992 · Topps · #1
8.0 Near Mint-Mint
Hold
Larry Bird card, TCGAI Score 8.0

Certificate #B5A2CCD7CE12 · Basketball

Larry Bird

Topps · #1 · 1992

Near Mint-Mint Hold

Hold. Often worth as much raw. Keep it or sell it raw.

Estimate, not an official grade.

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Condition report

Each check is scored out of 10 on both sides. The lowest one caps the TCGAI Score.

Front No flaws
Back No flaws

Sub-grades are not available for this certificate.

What the AI found

Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more. Marks on the photos show the area named, not an exact spot.

No defects listed at this photo resolution.

What this card sells for

An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.

Graded 8

$27.49

$26.99 – $27.99 · 2 sales

Raw, ungraded

$35.57

$4.75 – $100 · 11 listings

Grading premium

-23%

Graded average over raw average

Price by grade

Average sale price by grade
Grade Average Range and sales
Raw $35.57 $4.75 – $100 · 11 listings
Grade 6 $13.89 2 sales
Grade 7 $35.00 1 sale
Grade 8 This card $27.49 $26.99 – $27.99 · 2 sales
Grade 9 $50.00 2 sales
Grade 10 $10,000 1 sale

Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot.

About this card

Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 5/10

Consistent low-end sales with no major price spikes; steady collector interest in Bird but overshadowed by rookies.

Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations around $5-25 for mid-grades.

Long term. Stable to slight rise if Bird nostalgia surges, but unlikely to exceed $50 average without rarity boost.

History

Larry Bird is a Boston Celtics legend, Hall of Famer, 3x NBA Champion, 3x MVP, and one of the greatest small forwards in NBA history, known for his rivalry with Magic Johnson and clutch performances.

1992-93 season as part of the Topps Gold parallel insert set for basketball cards.

  • Larry Bird #1 from 1992 Topps Gold is a parallel version, not his rookie card.
  • Features graded population with 98 graded 10s out of 427 graded copies.
  • Part of a popular 1990s insert set highlighting stars like Bird, Jordan, and Magic.

Rarity and print run

Tier
Rare
Print run
Medium
First printed in
1992-93 Topps Gold
Demand
Medium
Supply
Medium
  • Gold parallel insert from 1992 Topps set.
  • 427 graded-graded copies indicate decent survival rate.
  • Not a rookie, reducing premium demand.

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues, edge wear, surface scratches, and gold foil chipping common on parallels; corners prone to dings.

Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves; store in cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation.

Authenticity. Verify graded/graded population reports; check gold stamping quality and card stock thickness; fakes rare but watch for off-color printing or incorrect fonts.

Sources: sportscardspro.com, youtube.com, pjsportscards.com, psacard.com

Card details

Name
Larry Bird
Game
Basketball
Set
Topps (N/A)
Number
1
Year
1992
Rarity
Promo
Variant
Gold
Language
English
Manufacturer
Topps
Illustrator
N/A
Identification
Matched on eBay
Certificate
#B5A2CCD7CE12
Graded on
Apr 5, 2026
Views
388

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